Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 9 - Elections
174a - Emergency Contingency Model Plan for Elections
Section 9-174a-14 - Moderator duties prior to opening
Current through March 14, 2024
Not later than one hour before the polls open on election, primary, or referenda day, the moderator shall perform each of the following:
(1) Review the plan established pursuant to sections 9-174a-2 to 9-174a-34 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies with the poll workers.
(2) Designate another poll worker to oversee the execution of any emergency procedure, in the event the moderator is unavailable or otherwise incapacitated.
(3) Assign accountability for securing voting materials during an emergency. The moderator shall instruct the poll worker assigned accountability for securing the voting materials that such poll worker shall secure such materials in the event of an emergency, only if time and conditions permit.
(4) Assign accountability to a poll worker who shall, upon notification of an emergency situation, note which voters have been checked through but have not yet voted The moderator shall instruct the poll worker that this task shall be completed in the event of an emergency, only if time and conditions permit.
(5) Point out the location of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency exits, the place of shelter and the predetermined assembly point outside of the polling location.
(6) Ensure that all emergency exits are free of obstructions.
(7) Reserve ten ballots to be used in the event that there are ballot shortages and additional copies must be made for a hand count. The ballots shall be appropriate for the voting district.
(8) If available, identify two fully charged cell phones that shall be used in case of an emergency.
(9) Check the facility for any potential hazards and if necessary, alert the facility management staff responsible for addressing any such hazards.
(10) Ensure that any facility-specific backup equipment such as a generator or temporary lighting is accessible.
